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US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in Hormuz

The US resumed its blockade of Iranian ports after renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering fresh missile exchanges and threatening global energy supplies

US military to leave Iraq by end of September, ending 23-year presence

President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed US forces will leave Iraq by the end of September, bringing to a close a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion

Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel runs low

The blackout on Tuesday was the third such incident in two weeks as a US oil embargo stresses the island's grid

Trump admin orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings

The order came a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine, renewing criticism of the agency's tactics during enforcement operations

New York to impose country's first statewide moratorium on data centres

New York will halt approvals for new hyperscale data centres for up to a year as it drafts rules to address AI-driven energy, water and environmental concerns

Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer seals three-year move to Club Brugge

Brugge said it gave the 37-year-old Sommer a three-year contract as a free agent

19-year old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic joins Brighton from Tottenham

Teenage defender Luka Vuskovic moved between Premier League clubs on Tuesday, joining Brighton from Tottenham after playing at the World Cup for Croatia.

Karl Darlow joins Manchester United on contract running through 2028

Darlow was Leeds' starting goalkeeper last season. He became a free agent after his contract expired

Bangkok's deadliest bar fire that killed 30: All that you need to know

Thai authorities are investigating possible safety lapses, including blocked exits and flammable ceiling materials, after a Bangkok bar fire killed at least 30 people and left dozens more injured

Death toll in Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital

The death toll from Bangkok's deadliest bar fire in 17 years has risen to 30, while more than 70 people remain hospitalised as authorities investigate the cause and possible safety lapses

China's exports surge 27% in June as AI boom drives strong demand

The increase in exports in June was much better than economists had expected

Houthis strike Saudi's Abha airport with missiles in sharp escalation

Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles, drones at Saudi's Abha airport after airstrikes hit Sanaa airport, marking the sharpest escalation between the two sides since the 2022 UN-brokered truce

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14; over 400 troops injured

The US military said its death toll in the Iran conflict has risen to 14 after a Navy helicopter crash, while the number of wounded service members has climbed to more than 400

Ukraine and nine other countries team up against ballistic missiles

"Our goal is to build a shared ballistic missile defence capability for Europe," the 10 nations said in a statement in Paris at talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Senegal part ways with coach Pape Thiaw after FIFA World Cup 2026 exit

The Senegalese Football Federation also said that Thiaw's technical staff were also dismissed

Prince William and Kate share warm exchange with Wimbledon winner Sinner

Former Wimbledon champions Stefan Edberg, Lleyton Hewitt, Richard Krajicek, Jan Kodes and Stan Smith were also in attendance

Wimbledon finalist Zverev eyes place beyond tennis' 'third guy' tag

Despite losing to Jannik Sinner on Centre Court on Sunday, the 29-year-old Zverev thinks he is closer than ever to challenging the top-ranked Italian and his main rival Carlos Alcaraz

Kuwait, Jordan activate air defences as Iran retaliates after US strikes

Apart from Kuwait and Jordan, Bahrain twice has sounded its missile alert sirens Monday over Iranian attacks

US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states

The US military's Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defence systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and small boats

Oil prices jump 4%, Asian shares slip after US, Iran carry out airstrikes

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.9 per cent to $78.96 per barrel, while US benchmark crude oil added 4 per cent to $74.26 per barrel